Central New York Community Foundation Inc.



The Central New York Community Foundation connects the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to enhance the quality of life of those who live and work in Central New York.

The Community Foundation annually makes more than $5 million in grants and provides leadership support in the fields of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environment, health and human services. Founded in 1927, the Community Foundation strives to inspire philanthropy in Central New York.

Assets and Giving for Central New York Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 279,278,951
2018 - 270,795,761
Domestic Grants

2019 - 12,411,364


    

Recent News from Central New York Community Foundation


Local Nonprofits Learn How to Measure Data to Improve Services
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The program is led by the Central New York Community Foundation. It accepted 11 nonprofits and distributed more than $128,000 in grants....more

More than 750 families fed at Syracuse church Thanksgiving food giveaway
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

... including Living Word Church, the Food Bank of CNY, the Central New York Community Foundation, Wegmans, Walmart, Panera Bread and...more

Wells College keeps campus open with no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

... by a $15,000 grant it recently received from the Cayuga County COVID-19 Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community...more

Auburn native promoted at central New York charity
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted an Auburn native. The Syracuse-based charity, which supports charitable...more

Foundation awards grants for initiatives that improve Black communities
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Central New York Community Foundation introduced the Black Equity & Excellence Fund in June in light of the current social climate. “How...more

Central New York Community Foundation receives anonymous donation worth $2.2 million
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

(WSYR-TV) — An anonymous donor recently left a $2.2 million donation to the Central New York Community Foundation after she passed away....more

Syracuse City Ballet Receives Grant From The Central New York Community Foundation
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Community Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and businesses and serves as a civic leader,...more

CNY Community Foundation is Keeping Non-Profit Organizations Alive
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Central New York Community Foundation recently awarded more than $600,000 to 24 different non-profit organizations. That money has...more

New fund to aid scholastic efforts in Canastota
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Engage Canastota Educational Fund (ECEF) will help support creative “extras” such as supplies for a unique classroom project or a student...more

Central New York Community Foundation announces three new board members
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected three new board members. The following...more



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